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Frank Sumrall

Frank Sumrall is a content editor for MyNorthwest originally from the North Bay in California. After working as an online reporter for The Press Democrat and earning his journalism degree at San Francisco State University, he worked at NorthBay biz Magazine for three years as associate editor before joining ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ and making the move up north. He loves hanging out with his 15 year old cat, Hobbes, and consuming sports on a daily basis.

Mother blames police pursuit law for death of daughter

"If the man was able to be pursued and get caught, then he could have been in jail where he belonged," Goldade said.
2 years ago

Rare vintage car worth $90,000 stolen in Gig Harbor

A rare 1929 Hudson Super Six was stolen in Gig Harbor as state-wide car thefts continue to escalate across the region.
2 years ago

SPOG President: SPD is the ‘most accountable agency, bar none’

But allegations of unnecessary force by the (SPD) were down 61% in 2021 compared to 2020, a trend that has continued through 2023.
2 years ago

Aggressive owl wreaking havoc in local Whidbey park

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation believes this owl is a great horned owl, and provided a map of its presumed location.
2 years ago

Seattle Police consent decree set to end after more than a decade

The consent decree court order between the City of Seattle and its police department is set to expire after 11 years.
2 years ago

Investigation leads to 27 indictments in West Coast fentanyl drug bust

U.S. Attorney Nick Brown told ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ newsradio that this was a wiretap investigation that lasted for more than a year.
2 years ago

Federal Way gun buyback program stirs debate in its effectiveness

This trend is reaching national levels, as gun buyback events in Texas and Wisconsin late last year netted approximately 1,350 guns in total.
2 years ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces 2023 Summer Concert Series lineup

The lineup for Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery's 2023 Summer Concert Series is here with tickets set to go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3.
2 years ago

10-month-old girl found after being abducted near Des Moines area

Washington State Patrol (WSP) searched and found a 10-month-old Gihanna Smith, who was allegedly abducted.
2 years ago

Remo Borracchini, owner of beloved 100-year-old bakery, dies at 92

But, like many other local community establishments, Borracchini’s had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago

Lawyer: WA Supreme Court has ‘convoluted opinion’ over capital gains tax

The capital gains tax, signed last year by Gov. Jay Inslee, went into effect in Jan. 2022, before it was stopped by lawsuits.
2 years ago

ESD: Washington gained more than 15,000 jobs in February

While Washington’s unemployment rate remained constant at 4.6%, the state gained approximately 15,300 jobs last month.
2 years ago

14-year-old student allegedly attacks teacher at Alderwood Middle School

The incident resulted in the arrest and emergency expulsion of the student. The teacher is currently at the hospital.
2 years ago

Seattle small landlords blame regulations for 14% drop in properties

Tangentially, the share of large rental properties -- property owners owning between 21 and 200 units -- grew by 12% over the same time span. 
2 years ago

Seattle lawyer on tenants: ‘Lot of reasons to reject somebody with criminal history’

The court ruled the ordinance violated landlords' First Amendment rights after a lawsuit was filed by the RHA of Washington.
2 years ago

Eviction notices one of most dangerous jobs a police officer faces

Assaults on officers in Washington state increased in 2022 by nearly 20%. For those serving eviction notices, the percentage nearly doubles.
2 years ago

Speculating potential Trump charges as country awaits indictment

"I think the charges they are going to make against Trump here is something like falsifying business records," Farenthold said.
2 years ago

Fatal overdose victim abandoned at Seattle Children’s parking lot

Sources told Jason Rantz there was a note left on the windshield explaining she died of an overdose. SPD is currently looking for a suspect.
2 years ago

Seattle dives into professional cricket with new franchise, the Orcas

The Orcas will be one of six U.S. teams in Major League Cricket, alongside Dallas, San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
2 years ago

Seattle City Attorney: Time to create ‘accountability in the public safety system’

The Seattle City Attorney identified 118 individuals who were responsible for over 2,400 cases referred to the office over the past 5 years.
2 years ago

Semi-truck topples over on SR-167, northbound lanes reopened after long delay

A semi-truck rolled over on northbound State Route 167 Friday afternoon — just north of Ellingson — with the collision blocking all lanes.
2 years ago

Suits: ‘I had a nose full of Seattle in 30 seconds’ while riding the bus

Bryan Suits came in close contact with loose fecal matter while on a bus in Seattle — surviving to tell the tale on-air Friday.
2 years ago

Bremerton School Board settles for $2M to football coach Kennedy

Former Bremerton High School football coach Joe Kennedy has been officially reinstated by the school following a seven-year legal battle.
2 years ago

Dem. Senator: Police pursuit bill a ‘big political win,’ despite own party disagreeing

A police pursuit bill, SB 5352, set to loosen restrictions for officers chasing criminals narrowly passed in the Washington State Senate on a 26-23 vote.
2 years ago